Bold Ideas, Powerful Voices, and Real Momentum

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Joe DeLoss

Courage to Evolve

Sean Olson

Fixer to Influencer

Dr. Alaina Puff

Sustaining Growth

Eric Pennington

Emotional Intelligence

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The Be Your Best Self Conference is back and celebrating five years of empowering professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders to grow, connect, and level up.

What began as a bold idea has become one of the region’s most anticipated events, bringing together ambitious individuals for a day packed with powerful speakers, fresh ideas, and the kind of connections that spark real momentum.

Get ready for a high-energy experience designed to inspire action and help you step confidently into what’s next. From thought-provoking conversations to meaningful networking, the Be Your Best Self Conference is where motivation meets opportunity. Save the date now and stay tuned for speaker announcements, ticket releases, and exciting updates you won’t want to miss.

Be Your Best Self Conference 2025 Emcee in Columbus Ohio

Sean Olson

From Fixer To Influencer; A Leader Others WANT To Follow

In this exclusive talk you will be entertained and energized as Sean Olson shares his secrets to being a truly influential leader. Most of us are stuck in fixer mode, and we may not even know it. Fixers burn out, lose employees, and stifle momentum. Influencers elevate themselves and others to success. Look behind you, if no one is following, you are not a true leader. Do you want them lining up to follow you? Move from Fixer to Influencer.

Dr. Alaina Puff

Built to Hold it: A Nervous System Approach to Sustainability and Legacy

Most leaders know how to build, but far fewer know how to sustain success as it grows. In this thought-provoking keynote, attendees will explore how nervous system patterns can impact leadership, wealth, visibility, and long-term influence. Through a trauma-informed and somatic lens, participants will gain practical insights into expanding their capacity to create lasting impact and build a meaningful legacy.

Joe DeLoss

Becoming for Real: Leadership, Identity, and the Courage to Evolve

Join moderator Lachandra Baker and entrepreneur Joe DeLoss for an engaging conversation about leadership, identity, and what it takes to evolve through life’s transitions. Drawing from his experience building and selling Hot Chicken Takeover and launching Baker Road, Joe will share lessons on purpose-driven leadership, personal growth, and redefining success. Attendees will leave inspired to embrace change, lead authentically, and build a life and business aligned with their values.

Eric Pennington

Leveraging EQ in an Age of Uncertainty

In a world of constant change, emotional intelligence has become one of the most important leadership skills for navigating uncertainty with confidence. In this keynote, Eric Pennington shares practical strategies for developing greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience to lead effectively through challenges. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to strengthen their leadership, protect their well-being, and remain grounded when the pressure is on.

Lachandra Baker speaker in Columbus Ohio

Your Emcee for the Day: Lachandra B. Baker

Lachandra Baker Founder and Lead Consultant at LBB Edutainment

LBB Edutainment transforms workplaces into spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered to do their best work. Led by Lachandra B. Baker, the firm blends strategy, storytelling, and real-world application to help organizations unlock stronger teams, deeper trust, and lasting impact.

What was your single biggest takeaway from the conference?

“So many fantastic and creative ideas! Remembering to lose my self-limiting beliefs is my biggest takeaway.”

“It was an important reminder that taking care of myself is one of the most important things I can do for myself, my family, and my organization. It was helpful to see examples of others who were sharing their leadership journeys. It was also helpful to see various examples of various options -coaching, meditation, etc.”

“The overall theme and vibe of the sessions. Keynotes were excellent, panels informative and provocative. Plenty of time to interact with the vendors at each break, and the number of breaks didn’t make us feel rushed.”